Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The great Santa Claus mystery The great Santa Claus mystery Francene Sabin While on a Christmas shopping trip, the Maple Street Six becomes involved in a frantic search for a sneaky Santa. OL15830928W
Set point Set point Francene Sabin A biography of Chris Evert, whose dedication to practice and hard work brought her to the top of the tennis world. OL15865206W
Amazing world of ants Amazing world of ants Francene Sabin Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of ants. OL4089351W
Computers Computers Francene Sabin Traces the development of the electronic computer, which during a relatively short time has come to play a very important role in society. OL4089355W
The courage of Helen Keller The courage of Helen Keller Francene Sabin Recounts how the young Helen Keller, left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, learned to communicate with the world. OL4089356W
Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor Francene Sabin Traces the early life of the first woman physician, relating the struggle women had to face in becoming doctors and practicing medicine. OL4089360W
Helen Keller, girl of courage Helen Keller, girl of courage Francene Sabin "When Helen Keller was two years old, she got a terrible disease that left her deaf, blind, and mute. Despite her challenges, she worked hard to speak, read, and write -- and inspired many people to … OL4089366W
Human body Human body Francene Sabin Describes the most complex machine in the world and explains how it works. OL4089367W
Jesse Owens, Olympic hero Jesse Owens, Olympic hero Francene Sabin A brief biography of the black athlete who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. OL4089369W
Jimmy Connors, king of the courts Jimmy Connors, king of the courts Francene Sabin Highlights the life of champion Jimmy Connors on and off the tennis courts. OL4089370W
Mammals Mammals Francene Sabin An introduction to the large group of animals which grows hair, produces milk for their babies, and gives birth to living young. OL4089376W
Swamps and marshes Swamps and marshes Francene Sabin Explains how swamps and marshes are formed, describes the plants and animals that live in them, and discusses the importance of wetlands in nature's overall pattern. OL4089396W
Young Abigail Adams Young Abigail Adams Francene Sabin Describes the young life of Abigail Smith, who married John Adams and ultimately became a First Lady. OL4089400W
The magic string The magic string Francene Sabin Doris uses her magic string to help one of her ducklings learn to swim. OL4089404W
Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Francene Sabin A biography of an aviation pioneer, emphasizing her childhood. OL4089407W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Francene Sabin Describes the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides. OL4089408W